Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient WMCG

Wellstar Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Inpatient team at WMCG. This role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all responsibilities of a certified pharmacy technician and maintain competency through ongoing evaluations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on enhancing health and well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Registered Pharmacy Tech Cert
Pharmacy Tech or Pharmacist - Intern
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Hospital pharmacy experience
General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga. Pharmacy law.
Basic computer skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Basic management skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

Prepare, compound, and dispense medications and/or IVs for dispensing, ensuring correct medication, strength, and form.
Fill and label medication bags for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient-specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
Securely deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses to appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Properly generate labels, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense missing doses to the appropriate floor or unit.
Properly prepare, measure, and count medications, including compounding ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, and IVs.
Accurately add new users to the Automatic Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) system.
Properly load ADC with correct medications after pharmacist check, monitor par levels, and adjust as needed.
Generate reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
Troubleshoot minor problems with the ADC.
Accurately fill medication, fluids, and stock outs as needed.
Assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
Follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, including proper hand washing and IV Room attire.
Prepare small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy when applicable), neonatal syringes (when applicable), and large volume solutions.
Maintain clean room environment according to policies and procedures.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications and ensure United States Pharmacopeia standards are met.
Accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
Provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means.
Process charges, including late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear, and exception reports.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
Distribute and account for Controlled Substance Medications.
Restock code carts and other kits returned to the pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections, including temperature and humidity monitoring.
Track out-of-date medications in various locations of the facility.
Train and mentor pharmacy technicians.